Football Transfer round-up (15 June): Spurs launch bid for Leicester City duo; Hammers reject Arsenal's Rice bid

Looking at the key transfer news for the day

Kylian Mbappe made some statements today regarding the letter that he sent to PSG. The Frenchman approved that the letter was sent but before the international break. He will leave the Ligue 1 champions after his contract expires. But as of now, he is a Paris St. Germain player.

Jude Bellingham was officially presented as a Real Madrid player. With one English talent moving to a new club, there are also speculations of another midfielder who could be joining a new club. Declan Rice has been Arsenal's top priority this season, but they saw their first bud rejected by the Hammers.

According to reports, West Ham United rejected Arsenal's bid of £80 million plus add-ons. Now Arsenal are preparing a new bid that could go up to £ 100 million. Manchester City are also in the race.

Here is the football transfer round-up for 15th July.

Tottenham Hotspur wants Leicester City's attacking duo

The Mail reported that Tottenham Hotspur have made a combined bid to sign James Maddison and Harvey Barnes from Leicester City. A £50 million bid is expected for both players and the Foxes are likely to reject it, as they look to make more money from these two players.

Fulham offers contract to Willian

Willian had a great season with the Cottagers and managed ten goal-scoring contributions. He was signed on a one-year deal and his performances in 2022-23 earns him a new contract.

Bayern Munich opt out of Caicedo's race; Chelsea gets a huge boost

It looks like Bayern Munich's pursuit of Brighton's Moises Caicedo has ended. Florian Plettersburg revealed that Caicedo wants to stay in the Premier League. This news came from the midfielder's camp. Manchester United and Chelsea remain in the hunt to sign him.

Newcastle United joins Spurs in Kulusevski's race

Newcastle United have joined the race to sign Juventus forward Dejan Kulusevski. Spurs are keen to hold the player and have made a bid of around £ 29 million to sign him. According to the Chronicle, the Magpies have matched their bid.

Bayern Munich target Kim Min-jae to strengthen defence

Sky Italia has reported that the German champions are trying to sign the South Korean centre-back and the discussions are being held internally. They are also willing to pay his release clause of £42 million. Lucas Hernandez is expected to leave the club.

Inter chase Folarin Balogun

Inter Milan were looking to sign Lukaku and Koulibaly, but it seems like the deal is off. Now they have set their sights on another Premier League club player. La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Inter are behind Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun. His cost is estimated to be around £35 million.

Manchester City looking to send Cole Palmer on loan

According to the Athletic, Manchester City are looking to send their 21-year-old midfielder on loan. He has played 18 Premier League games.